I want to start a book club podcast, but don't want to get sued.
Hi all, I've never posted here before so I hope this is the right place to get some clarification. I have been gearing up to start what is essentially a book club podcast, where we will discuss books we're currently reading (thoughts, fancasts, etc...) and invite people who would like to read the book as well to join in.
Originally I wanted there to be an audiobook portion to the podcast, which I quickly learned was illegal due to copyright (dumb on my part for not considering that right off the bat.) but now I'm wondering if there are any other legalities I should be aware of surrounding the actual podcast itself? It would be kind of a review format, but am I allowed to read a passage from the chapter? A sentence? Or would I just have to refer to the part I'm talking about indirectly? Am I allowed to talk a little bit about the author or their background?
I know it doesn't matter legally, but this is not with the intention of monetization. Just for funsies to read books I enjoy, and word vomit into the void about them. I'm aware I could work around all of this by sticking to Public Domain books, which I will do if it seems like too fine a line. I was just hoping to get to read some newer literature and maybe put people onto a new good book. Any advice?